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Cassette audio tapes (remember those?) are making a comeback

Compact disk sales are declining, yet vinyl records have enjoyed a resurgence over the past several years. And last year, cassette sales rose to 129,000 units, an increase of 74% over 2015. So what’s up with cassettes – why so popular all of a sudden? Actually, the numbers are still miniscule compared to the 105 million CDs sold in 2016.  Yet the bump in cassette sales reflects a growing appetite for tangible items that fans can cherish.

“DIY” data security kits can offer basic protection

Are you a do-it-yourselfer willing to take defending your company’s data into your own hands?  If so, you can find a variety of low to no -cost products that provide basic safeguards.  Koozali SME Server, for instance, bundles security and other server apps for small businesses.

Anti-malware programs can’t even touch this new kind of attack…

“Fileless” attacks became all the rage among hackers in 2016.  According to a report by cybersecurity firm Carbon Black, fourth quarter 2016 saw a 33% rise in these “non-malware” attacks compared to the first quarter.  Experts expect the trend to continue through 2017. Cyber bad-guys carry out these attacks in any number of ways.

The Misnomer Of Failure

So you think you’re a failure, huh? Let me get one thing off my virtual chest right now: you’re not. I realize you may be experiencing failure. You may have had a string of failures. You may have been told you are a failure. But it doesn’t mean that’s who you are.

7 Ways To Dodge A Data Disaster

You stride into the office early one Monday morning.  You grab a cup of coffee, flip on your computer and start checking e-mail…

A note pops up that rivets your attention:

“Your files have been encrypted.  Send $5,000 within five days or they will all be destroyed.